Flat Sawn
Quarter Sawn
End Grain
General Information:
White oak typically has a light white to off white heartwood, and a light tan or medium brown colored heartwood. In this particular tree, the wood has developed streaks of black, burgundy, grayish-green, and reddish-brown throughout the tree. These streaked patterns are quite uncommon, and to find a tree with patterns this heavily distributed throughout is very rare.
Common Name(s):
White oak
Density:
48 lb/ft3
Hardness:
1380 lbft - Hard
Specific Gravity:
0.52
Turning Properties:
Turns very easily while green, but becomes more difficult once dry. Tearout when turning across areas of end grain is only slight to moderate.
Drying Properties:
Dries moderately well, with a noticeable tendency to warp during drying. When rough shaping bowls and platters, leave a bit of extra thickness to allow for final reshaping. Drying oak more slowly will improve final results.
Sanding Properties:
Sands well. Requires grits around 60 for removing tearout and tool marks. 600 grit sandpaper will typically produce a medium-high lustre.
Finishing Properties:
Readily accepts nearly any type of finish or stain, although stains are not typically used due to the wood's naturally pleasing colors.
Toxicity
Toxicity: Although very uncommon, oaks can produce skin, eye, and respiratory irritations in certain persons.
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